Xbox One X vs PS4 Pro - Pre order gamers can test Project Scorpio six weeks early in UK

XBOX fans will be able to play on the firm's brand new console six weeks early at a big gaming exhibition.

The Xbox One X boasts of being the most powerful games machine ever and will hit shops on November 7.

It's a direct rival to Sony's popular PlayStation 4 and hopes to steal back some of the millions of Microsoft defectors who bought a PS4 in recent years.

Organisers of the EGX 2017 gaming festival will give players their first UK public debut in September.

Games fans will be able to try out the mega machine and see it's lifelike visuals first hand around six weeks before the machine hits stores.

David Lilley, MD of organiser Gamer Events, said:

"Xbox One was available to play first in the UK at EGX 2013 and we’re delighted that Microsoft has again chosen EGX to demonstrate its cutting-edge hardware first.

"It’s a further demonstration that EGX is the number one UK event for launching new product."

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The news comes after rival gaming event Insomnia61 announced it will be hosting a hands-on with EA Sports new FIFA 18 game first in Britain.

Between August 25 and 28, gamers will be able to battle it out on the virtual pitch at the event in Birmingham.

The show will also have the first hands-on play with Ubisoft shooter Far Cry 5, dance spectacle Just Dance 2018 and racer The Crew 2.

EGX doesn't want to be left behind though and hopes its exclusive access to Xbox One X will help sell loads of tickets to its own show between 21-24 September, also at Birmingham NEC.

A spokesman said: "This year marks the 10th anniversary of the event which will feature all aspects of gaming culture including big budget blockbuster games available to play before release, innovative titles from the thriving indie scene, thrilling eSports action and much more.

"Tickets are selling fast with several ticket types now sold out and super passes running low."

Microsoft will have a significant presence at Gamescom 2017 this weekend having said they will be holding "a special Xbox @ gamescom live show to get the latest news and announcements on Xbox One X."

This will be held on Sunday, 20 August at 9:00 p.m. CEST / 8:00 p.m. BST.

Though obviously a smaller event than E3, Spencer has also told fans in the last 24 hours that the team are doing "something we haven't done in awhile at Gamescom," before adding, "it will be different from what fans expect but I'm excited."

All in all, it makes complete sense that Xbox One X pre orders would be announced and live come Sunday evening.

However, until Microsoft make any sort of official announcement, we'll have to wait and see.

After a not so positive 24 hours for Crackdown 3, confirmation of Xbox One X pre-orders could be just what Microsoft fans need.

Late last night it was revealed that Xbox One X launch title Crackdown 3 had been delayed from Nov. 7, 2017 to spring 2018, Microsoft has confirmed this evening

Speaking to Polygon, Shannon Loftis, Microsoft Studios Publishing general manager, said that the game's delay on Xbox One and Windows PC was intended to give the game dev extra time to ensure a high-quality experience.

“We’re very excited about Crackdown 3, and so are many fans, and so it’s a difficult call to move the release date,” Loftis told Polygon in an email interview this afternoon.

“However, we want to make sure to deliver the right game, with the right quality, and at the right time.

"Crackdown 3 is a hugely ambitious game and we want to ensure we deliver the right experiences all the way through every part of the game, whether that’s campaign, co-op multiplayer or our competitive multiplayer mode, Wrecking Zone.

"Getting the balance right between the three modes is important, and we are going to take the extra development time to ensure that. Gamers can expect Crackdown 3 in Spring of 2018.”

Loftis also explained to Polygon that the game is "incredibly ambitious" and pushing the "technological envelope" when asked the challenges the development teams had faced in working on the game these past few years.

“The team has been working extremely hard to deliver a great experience for fans and this extra time will help us do just that.”

“What we showed at E3 was a preview of the game, and is a great indicator of the level of mayhem and vertical platforming action you can expect from Crackdown 3,” Loftis said.

“Among other items, we are taking the extra time to focus on the visual polish so gamers can feel completely immersed in a living world. We want them to really feel the larger-than life enemies as they’re exploring the expansive open world, combatting crime and collecting orbs.”